Luxury apartment with balconies and a view of the Benedictine monastery (view of the square)

Located in the very heart of Catania, right on the charming Piazza Dante Alighieri—the city’s most important and distinctive square in terms of monuments and history—“Benedettini Palace” offers luxurious rooms, suites, and self-contained apartments, with breathtaking views of the square and its landmarks: the Church of San Nicolò l’Arena (the largest in Sicily) and the Benedictine monastery, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. All accommodations are new, elegant, and comfortable, and some feature a fully equipped kitchenette and a living room. You can also enjoy an Italian-style breakfast every morning at the bar, featuring sweet and savory specialties. The “Benedettini Palace” is 300 meters from the Roman Theater, 600 meters from Piazza Duomo, a 4-minute walk from the Casa di Verga, and 4 km from the city’s airport.
Our accommodations, all equipped with a queen-size bed and, in some cases, a double sofa bed, are suitable for every type of traveler: tourists, students, expatriate workers, business travelers, and religious travelers. Couples, families, groups of friends, and solo travelers will love the location, the romantic atmosphere, the breathtaking view of the square, and the elegance and comfort of the accommodations, just as business travelers will appreciate the lounge area and conference rooms in the nearby Benedictine monastery and the Church of San Nicolò l’Arena. We speak Italian, English, Spanish, and French!! LOCAL INFORMATION Located in a prestigious historic early 20th-century building on Piazza Dante Alighieri—a unique and picturesque semicircular square in the oldest and most monumental part of the city—Benedettini Palace offers a modern, design-oriented retreat, framed by sweeping views of the unfinished 18th-century church of San Nicolò l’Arena—the largest in Sicily—and the adjacent former Benedictine monastery, one of the most fascinating, if not the most complex, sites, with ancient Roman baths directly across from it.​ INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ACCOMMODATIONS The complex consists of one luxury room/studio and two luxury two-room suites/apartments overlooking the square and its monuments. The property is located on the first floor. Upon entering, you’ll find the reception area, which includes an information desk, as well as services for excursions and reservations. From here, you can access a luxurious room/studio and two luxurious two-room suites/apartments, all spacious, with balconies and independent living spaces that are comfortable and functional for every type of traveler: whether on vacation or on business, accommodating groups of up to ten people. Comfort and safety are our strengths: Wi-Fi, a selection of thick, ultra-comfortable mattresses, professionally laundered linens, quiet inverter air conditioners, soundproof windows, a retractable kitchen with induction cooktops, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The luxury room/studio features a private bathroom, an induction cooktop, a living area, a balcony, and a queen-size bed. Each of the two luxurious two-room suites/apartments overlooking the square consists of a double bedroom with a balcony and a private bathroom; this bedroom connects via a sliding door to the balcony-accessible living area, which features a double sofa bed and an induction kitchenette. STAFF INFORMATION The owner and his staff are always available to meet all your needs, whether by phone—where you can always reach us—or, more importantly, in person. For us, this isn’t just a job; it’s a passion. For us, guests aren’t just numbers to be checked off a list, as they are in hotels. For us, guests represent an exchange of experiences, ideas, and opinions—as well as cross-cultural and linguistic interactions. The owner, who does not live on-site, is always ready to drive to the property in his own car to assist with any of your needs. We offer airport pick-up in one of our cars or shuttles, as well as pick-up from the central station and vice versa. Benedettini Palace is a reliable and innovative brand where you’ll enjoy much more privacy than in hotels, and where guests are cared for and pampered in every detail, in a friendly and informal atmosphere. All at very reasonable prices. Benedettini Palace offers comfort, elegance, and style at an affordable price. You’ll feel right at home among friends. LOCATION Downtown neighborhood: the true green heart of the city. The property is just a short walk from the Benedictine monastery, an UNESCO World Heritage Site—a must-see destination brimming with cultural events and day and night tours, and home to the organic market held on the first or second Sunday of the month. We can organize special events such as a treasure hunt or birthday parties in the inner cloisters, or simply a personalized guided tour of this unparalleled site. You can take pleasant walks in the surrounding area, discover the hidden university gardens, or explore Via Crociferi and Via Et